Schooling device



Nov. 2, 1937. w. w. ADAMS 2,097,61E

SCHOOLING DEVICE Filed April 2, 1937 2 Sheets-fSheet l Nov. 2, 1937. w. w. ADAMS 2, 7,611

SCHOOLING DEVICE Filed April 2, 1937 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Nov. 2, 1937 "UN-I TED STATES "PATENT O F' F l-CE Willoughby W. Adams, Mount Vernon, Ill. Application April 2, 1937, Serial 'No. 134,607

5 Claims.

This invention relates to a device for schooling unmanageable horses, etc.,and; ismore especially desirablein bringing under control outlaw and bad mannered horses frequently classed as ruled-off runners. g

It is well known to those skilled in the training of horses that a sharp: blow against the nose of the animal is one of the most efiicient ways known to bring it under control.

The present invention has for an Object the provision of a device which can be in the form of a bridle and, when in proper position on the head of the animal, will support a striker in such position that, by the actuation of a line carried by the device, a blow can be delivered to the sensitive part of the nose.

A further object is to provide a device of this character which can be applied readily and can be easily operated, the structure being simple, durable and eificient.

It is also an object of the invention to provide a means whereby the striker can be operated either by a person riding the animal or a person standing on the ground.

With the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention consists of certain novel details of construction and combinations of parts hereinafter more fully described and pointed out in the claims, it being understood that changes may be made in the construction and arrangement of parts without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed.

In the accompanying drawings the preferred form of the invention has been shown.

In said drawings Figure 1 is a perspective view of the schooling device in position on the head of a horse.

Figure 2 is a side elevation of the device.

Figure 3 is a section on line 33, Figure 2.

Referring to the figures by characters of reference I designates elongated metal side strips of steel or the like adapted to extend along opposite sides of the head of the animal, the lower portions of these strips being offset as shown at 2 and merging into jaw members 3 proportioned to extend downwardly beyond the mouth of the animal. These strips are preferably covered with leather or the like as indicated at 4. Extending toward each other from the side strips I near their offset portions are rigid curved fingers or stub bits 5 likewise provided with protective coverings and these are adapted to rest on the nose as shown in Figure 1.

The upper ends of the side strips l are connected by a head bandG. A brow band I and a nose band 8 also connect the strips.

. A temple band 9 joins the upper portions of the strips l to the neckband I0 and located back of and connecting the strips are a jaw band and another nose band l2.

The jaw members converge downwardly and each has a longitudinal series of apertures I3 any one of which is adapted to receive a pivot bolt [4.

The striker, which has been indicated at E5, can be made of hickory or any other suitable material and has a longitudinal series of transverse openings IS any one of which is adapted to receive the bolt I4. Spacing washers I! are preferably interposed between the striker and the members 3.

The striker is preferably provided with opposed recesses l8 at points between the pivot bolt [4 and the forward end of the striker and arranged within each of these recesses is an eye l9 in which is seated one end of a rod 20. The other end portion of the rod is slidably mounted in an eye 2! carried by one of the members 3 and mounted on each rod and bearing against the eyes, is a 25 coiled spring 22 which serves to hold the striker normally pressed forwardly away from the members 3.

A ring 23 is connected to the striker near the recesses l9 and another ring 24 is carried by one side portion of the neck band l0. A pull strap 25 is slidably mounted in ring 24 and detachably engaged to ring 23. If desired a long rope or rein 26 can be looped through the ring 23 and extended slidably through ring 24. This rope or rein can be used for operating the striker when the attendant is standing on the ground besidethe animal. The strap 25 is employed for operating the striker when the attendant is seated on the animal. 40

' As before explained this device is in the form of a bridle. It is to be applied to the head of the animal as shown in Figure 1 and when in proper position it will support the striker in a forwardly extended position below the nose. When the animal becomes unruly, the attendant pulls either on the strap 25 or the rein 26 and this will cause the striker l5 to swing upwardly about bolt 54 and against the action of spring 22 until it is brought abruptly against the nose of the animal. As soon as the strap or rein is released the striker will swing back to normal position, the movement being limited by a stop lug 21 on each of the rods 20.

It has been found in practice that a device such as herein described is very efiicient as a means for schooling unruly horses.

What is claimed is:

1. A schooling device including a bridle having rigid side members positioned to extend below the mouth of the animal to which the bridle is applied, a striker pivotally mounted between said members, and a pulling device connected to the striker.

2. A schooling device including a bridle having rigid side members positioned to project below the mouth of the animal to which the bridle is applied, a striker adjustably connected to and pivotally mounted between said members, a pulling device for-actuating the striker, and means on the members for bearing upon the nose of the animal to support the members, said means being rigid.

3. A schooling device including a bridle having rigid side members, rigid means thereon for bearing'upon the nose of the animal to which the bridle is applied, thereby to support the bridle with the side members projecting downwardly beyond the mouth of the animal, a striking device adjustably mounted between said side members, yielding means for holding the striking device 'yielding means for holding the striking device normally pressed downwardly and forwardly relative to the members, and a pulling device connected to the striker, and means on the bridle for guiding the pulling device upwardly during the actuation of the striker.

5. A schooling device including a bridle having rigid side members extending below the mouth of the animal to which the bridle is applied, a striker adjustably and p-ivotally mounted between the members, yielding means for holding the striker normally pressed away from the nose of the animal, a guiding element on the bridle, and a pulling device slidably mounted in said element and connected to the striker.

WILLOUGHBY W. ADAMS. 

